Book·2022
The Toyota Production System Journey: The Continuously Changing Features of TPS and Lean Thinking
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A narrative-driven exploration of the Toyota Production System through the career journey of a TPS practitioner, covering the foundational principles, evolving methods, and real-world application of TPS and Lean thinking in manufacturing and beyond.
Frameworks extracted
7 totalSTRongoing
The Four-Layer TPS Architecture
Align philosophy, principles, methods, and tools into one coherent system
LEADongoing
The OMCD Organizational Engine Model
Build a dedicated division that drives continuous improvement across the company
STRongoing
The TPS Maturity Levels Model
Assess where you are, define where to go, close the gap systematically
LEADmonths
The Jishuken Method (Autonomous Study Groups)
Learn TPS by doing, not by studying, through guided hands-on workshops
PRODweeks
Standardized Work as a Kaizen Foundation
Define the current best method so you can see deviations and improve
PRODmonths
The Kanban Pull System
Let downstream demand control upstream production through visual signals
PRODmonths
The Two Pillars System (Just-In-Time and Jidoka)
Build quality in and deliver exactly what's needed, when it's needed